G’day Group, the regional accommodation network, has announced the appointment of Lahnee White as the new chief marketing officer.
White brings more than 15 years of consumer marketing experience, having previously held roles with Sportsbet and Westpac Group.
G’day Group CEO Grant Wilckens said White’s experience in multi-brand organisations will enable the company to deliver a more seamless and personalised customer experience.
“Our company has undergone significant growth over the past 18 months. We now have more than 300 properties across our owned and operated Discovery Parks brand and G’day Parks licensed network, reaching all corners of Australia,” he said.
“Coupled with the significant growth of our G’day Rewards loyalty program, there was a need for the business to bring in an experienced marketer to oversee and build our customer experience across all touchpoints.
Wilckens added: “Lahnee brings a wealth of expertise in end-to-end marketing with leading Australian organisations, and her skills and customer-first approach will be key to accelerating our personalisation agenda.”
White will be responsible for marketing strategy, customer growth and loyalty, analytics, digital marketing and brand strategy.
She will also lead the newly restructured marketing team that combines commercial and digital functions within the business to enable greater end-to-end oversight of the customer experience.
White said of her appointment: “I have a great passion for travel, so I’m thrilled to work with a national tourism leader to help more people discover amazing regional destinations right across Australia.
“One of the great things about the caravan and camping industry is its appeal and accessibility to such a wide range of travellers. I’m really excited to help enhance and personalise the experience across the whole customer journey, from digital engagement right through to a memorable in-park experience.
“It’s an exciting time for the G’day Group, particularly as the tourism industry continues to rebound from COVID-19 and I look forward to contributing to the company’s unique growth story.”
White takes over the marketing function of the G’day Group from Michaela Webster who was previously chief commercial officer and remains with the company in a new role.